The Biomimicry Institute is collaborating with Action Speaks founded by INGKA Group | IKEA, to bring a full day of inspiring programming to the Nest Climate Campus at NYC Climate Week 2025. Together, we’ll showcase how nature’s strategies and innovations can accelerate real-world climate solutions, with three unique sessions designed to engage, inspire, and equip leaders for action. Register for all of these events at the Action Speaks Website
- The Genius of Place: Central Park Nature Walk 7:00–8:30 AM
Step away from the conference halls and experience Central Park as a living classroom on the autumn equinox. Guided by expert naturalists, this walk invites participants to explore how nature’s designs inspire sustainable solutions, reflect on what we’re working to protect, and reconnect with the wonder that fuels climate action. - Action Speaks: Nature Speaks! When Nature Leads, Business Follows 12:30–1:00 PM, Main Stage, Floor 3)
Nature has always been a master innovator—from fungi that recycle waste to the color of butterfly wings that needs no pigment. This session explores how businesses can partner with nature-inspired innovators to drive market-ready climate solutions, embed nature’s principles into operations, and imagine what business would look like if nature truly led. Featuring Ray of Hope Accelerator Alumni - Action Speaks: Building the Case for Nature-Based Solutions (2:00–3:30 PM, Breakout Room 402, Floor 4)
From the collective intelligence of ant colonies to the regenerative design of forests, nature offers not just solutions but strategies for resilience. This interactive workshop explores how companies can strengthen the business case for nature-based solutions through real-world examples—like regenerative supply chains and nature-positive design—while uncovering ways to reduce risk, unlock value, and deliver measurable returns.